When you are ready to initiate a new case, and all the associated documents are ready to file, use this process to submit an eFiling order to the court.
Begin by navigating to the Rapid Legal portal. Enter your email, password, and click on Login.
Step 1.
Once you’ve entered the Rapid Legal portal, click on Place an Order.
Step 2.
In the field marked What would you like us to do?, select eFiling from the dropdown menu.
Step 3.
Select a county in the Select County section and choose Case Initiation. Click on Next.
The Add Attorney/Firm Information window will appear. Enter the Attorney/Firm information and click Save.
If you select the option to serve the documents after filing, indicate the number of entities to be served. Enter their Names, Capacity, and Agent of Service (if any).
In the same window, you’ll enter the address to attempt service, hearing date/time (if you have that information), and select whether witness fees need to be advanced (yes or no).
Also, in the same window, indicate whether you’d like the Proof to be automatically filed upon completion (check box for File or Notarize). In the field at the bottom of the window, include any special instructions to help the process server complete the service request.
Step 4.
Select the Case Category, Case Type, and Court Jurisdiction. Indicate the Remedies Sought, the number of Causes of Action, and whether this is a Personal Injury Case.
Click on Next.
Note: If this is an Unlawful Detainer case, you will be required to provide the Remedies Sought, Premises Address, and Daily Rental Amount.
Step 5.
To add a party, click on Add Party or Add Attorney and provide the appropriate information.
Click on Next.
Step 6.
To upload your documents, type in the name of the document title in the field that says “Search for a Document Type” in light grey text (below). You may enter keywords to search for your document title.
Click on Upload from Computer and double-click on the document to be uploaded.
Each document must be uploaded individually. Please repeat the process as many times as necessary until all documents for the order are uploaded (e.g., summons, complaint, cover sheet, proof of service, etc.).
Checkmark the Lead Document.
Indicate who filed the documents, and on whose behalf.
You’ll be provided with a summary that displays the Estimated Court Fees based on the type of document you select under the Fee Name. Indicate whether you want Rapid Legal to advance the court fees by clicking on Yes or No.
Step 7.
If you’ve chosen to serve the documents after eFiling, the Serve Info tab will open (see below). Click on the entity’s name to open the address field. Enter the location address where documents should be served.
Select the Service Level you want to use.
Step 8.
You may provide any special instructions to the Court Clerk in the field near the bottom of the window titled Message to Court Clerk. You may also indicate who to notify about this case on the Notifications line, which appears directly below Messages to Court Clerk.
Step 9.
After submitting your order, an order number will appear to confirm that the order has been placed. You may click on the Print Confirmation button to create a record of your order.
